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05-08-13, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
Posted By mymojo

I'm 270ish and i have a set of 20/24 spoke...

I'm 270ish and i have a set of 20/24 spoke Reynolds Solitudes on my primary bike. I popped a spoke on the rear @ around 600 miles and just yesterday I popped one on the front @ 760 miles. But those...
05-07-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,978
Posted By mymojo

There is no such thing as a cool looking cycling...

There is no such thing as a cool looking cycling helmet.
05-03-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By mymojo

Which bottom bracket do I need?

Im sill fairly new to bike mechanics so there is a lot I dont know. So please excuse the noob question.

I have a 2002 Pinarello Prince frame that I'm going to build up with a 105 group from an 09...
05-03-13, 08:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,996
Posted By mymojo

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/...

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Bike%20Stuff/halffast2.jpg (http://s528.photobucket.com/user/mymojo34/media/Bike%20Stuff/halffast2.jpg.html)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-13, 08:01 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,222
Posted By mymojo

I apparently am a bit obsessive and enjoy...

I apparently am a bit obsessive and enjoy tinkering with bikes almost as much as riding them. So..... here's the stable as it stands at the moment
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,402
Posted By mymojo

That is a riduculous and DANGEROUS suggestion!...

That is a riduculous and DANGEROUS suggestion! Wal-mart has more clueless pedestrians than most MUPS.

As mentioned above, it would be far safer to grab a floor fan from the appliance section and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-13, 06:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,912
Posted By mymojo

Two questions: 1) How did the above happen?...

Two questions:

1) How did the above happen?

2) What do you see as the advantage to having a custom frame built to the exact measurements of the frame you already have?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By mymojo

He shoots... He scores!

He shoots... He scores!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-13, 06:17 AM
04-21-13, 10:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,720
Posted By mymojo

I fully expected you to dial it up to 400 watts...

I fully expected you to dial it up to 400 watts and give them "the look".
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 46,771
Posted By mymojo

nice!

nice!
04-12-13, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,505
Posted By mymojo

Yeppers. I have a '93 Sprint that doesnt have the...

Yeppers. I have a '93 Sprint that doesnt have the club cut-out in the BB.

The part that seems off to me is the downtube lug missing the club. I'm no expert either, but that makes me dubious.
04-10-13, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,126
Posted By mymojo

Congrats! Enjoy it!!

Congrats! Enjoy it!!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 8,777
Posted By mymojo

This thread is more entertaining than a monkey...

This thread is more entertaining than a monkey humpin' a football.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Bike%20Stuff/wooot.jpg

* some miles were feverishly uphill, some were...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,222
Posted By mymojo

Ummm.... We will be needing better pictures of...

Ummm.... We will be needing better pictures of that beauty. Please & thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,222
Posted By mymojo

The stable as it currently stands: ...

The stable as it currently stands:

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Bike%20Stuff/Stable21.jpg
04-09-13, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 665,388
Posted By mymojo

Our new team jerseys. We're not slow, we're...

Our new team jerseys.

We're not slow, we're not fast, we're Half Fast!

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Bike%20Stuff/windy2.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-13, 06:13 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By mymojo

Actually I agree on the saddle being a bit chunky...

Actually I agree on the saddle being a bit chunky looking. I have Fizik Ariones on my other road bikes by an Arione Tri2 on my tandem. I liked the way the Tri2 felt so I thought I'd give it a try on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By mymojo

OK. thanks for your input.

OK. thanks for your input.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-13, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By mymojo

No wait.... yeah, hes right. It was *totally* on...

No wait.... yeah, hes right. It was *totally* on purpose. Yep. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-13, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By mymojo

I was really hoping to get the pic swapped before...

I was really hoping to get the pic swapped before anyone noticed. :-(
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-13, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By mymojo

Ooops, my bad. ...

Ooops, my bad.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Bike%20Stuff/Bee.jpg

Better?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-13, 03:29 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,553,163
Posted By mymojo

Presented for your consideration: The Killer Bee ...

Presented for your consideration: The Killer Bee

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Bike%20Stuff/KillerBee11.jpg
04-04-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,395
Posted By mymojo

This seems about right for me: ...

This seems about right for me:


http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Bike%20Stuff/shop.jpg


Of course my wife has started talking about *maybe* needing a road bike for her and...
03-09-13, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By mymojo

Goldilocks

The first tandem was too short. The second was too tall...

Found a late 80's Santana Elan. Made a few changes of course: Reset the rear drop outs 5mm, put in a 9 speed drive train, updated the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-13, 11:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,377
Posted By mymojo

I had a set of Velocity Chukkers for our tandem...

I had a set of Velocity Chukkers for our tandem built up by Peter White last year.

En route to me, the train they were on was derailed by a tornado.

The wheels came through without a scratch.
...
02-25-13, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,081
Posted By mymojo

I'll echo what the others have said:...

I'll echo what the others have said: communication is key.

I would also add that putting her needs first will go a long way to making a tandem tons of fun. Ignore her needs / concerns and the...
02-25-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By mymojo

saved the image for posterity. ...

saved the image for posterity.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Co-mo.png

I saw it, but it looks too small for us. Plus,. I just bought an old Santana Elan. :-D
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-13, 09:36 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,234
Posted By mymojo

I hear there's this Italian fella named Ernesto...

I hear there's this Italian fella named Ernesto that makes a pretty sweet steel frame.
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By mymojo

I watch eBay regularly for Masters. You got that...

I watch eBay regularly for Masters. You got that bike for a steal. Just the frames alone go for $600 and up if they are in good condition.
02-21-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,274
Posted By mymojo

It Just cost me $200 to have a complete tandem...

It Just cost me $200 to have a complete tandem shipped from MA to TX
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-13, 08:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,576
Posted By mymojo

I was riding White Rock Lake ( a local riding hot...

I was riding White Rock Lake ( a local riding hot spot) a couple of weeks ago and saw this along the way


http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/jerseys.jpg



As a cancer survivor...
02-20-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,218
Posted By mymojo

My wife and I are different levels of ability and...

My wife and I are different levels of ability and such. It frustrated both of us. From me, she was always slowing me down. To her, I was always scowling at her to catch up. That kind of stuff. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-13, 04:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,177
Posted By mymojo

When did I know I was addicted? I think it may...

When did I know I was addicted? I think it may have been when I realized that as stupid as a 45 year old fat man looks in spandex, I needed cycling shorts. Or was it when I looked at the price on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-13, 03:30 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,222
Posted By mymojo

Here's the one I rode today. Early 90s (I think)...

Here's the one I rode today. Early 90s (I think) Colnago Sprint. Got the frame for a steal and built it up with a mix of 105 & Ultegra.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,252
Posted By mymojo

Nope. Sizing on cycling jerseys has absolutely no...

Nope. Sizing on cycling jerseys has absolutely no correlation to sizing in the real world. I have a 52" chest and wear 2xl in real life. That translates to 3-5xl in cycling jerseys - depending on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-13, 03:29 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-12, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 726
Posted By mymojo

An used aluminum bike with Sora (i.e. lowest...

An used aluminum bike with Sora (i.e. lowest level) components - $1500 is waaaaay too much.

You can get a brand new bike at that level for $900.
09-29-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,628
Posted By mymojo

... -- --- -.- . ... .. --. -. .- .-.. ...

... -- --- -.- . ... .. --. -. .- .-.. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,065
Posted By mymojo

What's in the boxes up top?

What's in the boxes up top?
09-22-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,436
Posted By mymojo

We're a roughly 450# team. Yeah, we aren't going...

We're a roughly 450# team. Yeah, we aren't going any place fast!

I have a set of 40h Velocity Chukkers built by Peter White. Rear wheel has a Hugi DT hub, front is a Phil.

They are heavy, but...
09-06-12, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8,293
Views: 3,073,669
Posted By mymojo

Got this Colnago Sprint frame for $200. From what...

Got this Colnago Sprint frame for $200. From what i can find, I think its early 90s. Cannibalized one of my other bikes for parts. The paint is dinged up here and there, but that jsut adds character...
09-05-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,388
Posted By mymojo

"server temporarily over capacity"

"server temporarily over capacity"
09-03-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,392
Posted By mymojo

I'm about 280# and not only am I riding carbon,...

I'm about 280# and not only am I riding carbon, its generic Chinese carbon. Scary, huh? She rides smoooooooth.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/Bike%20Stuff/100_2940.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,893
Posted By mymojo

So it's not just me that finds this trend...

So it's not just me that finds this trend maddening!


My vote is underwear OVER your shorts. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,736
Posted By mymojo

Hey, shouldn't they be wearing helmets?

Hey, shouldn't they be wearing helmets?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,720
Posted By mymojo

Did Pcad move to Texas?

Evidence suggests so.

http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd321/mymojo34/IMG_20120830_071904.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 764
Posted By mymojo

That depends on how heavily they are used. Like...

That depends on how heavily they are used. Like all mechanical parts, the Sora components have a life expectancy. they will eventually need to be replaced. But that is absolutely nothing you need to...
08-17-12, 05:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,456
Posted By mymojo

I think its the guitar player from Hall &...

I think its the guitar player from Hall & Oates.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-12, 03:36 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,777
Posted By mymojo

Incorrect. Its actually illegal to burn US...

Incorrect. Its actually illegal to burn US currency. ;)
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